Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $34.88 | 8.641% | $37.894 | $37.89 | $37.90 | $37.90 |
Purchase #2 | $237.30 | 13.252% | $268.747 | $268.75 | $268.75 | $268.70 |
Purchase #3 | $229.45 | 12.704% | $258.5993 | $258.60 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
Purchase #4 | $157.44 | 9.559% | $172.4897 | $172.49 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
Purchase #5 | $244.83 | 4.577% | $256.0359 | $256.04 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
Purchase #6 | $44.96 | 13.513% | $51.0354 | $51.04 | $51.05 | $51.00 |
Purchase #7 | $97.60 | 6.309% | $103.7576 | $103.76 | $103.75 | $103.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,046.46 | $1,148.5589 | $1,148.57 | $1,148.60 | $1,148.50 |